Our Mission
The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Florida is dedicated to the mitigation of suffering and death due to cancer and blood disorders through laboratory and clinical research-based patient care and education.
Highly Ranked UF Health is ranked as a top Cancer program in the country by U.S. News and World Reports. We are the only Cancer Center of Excellence in North Central Florida.
84,000 SF Our students and faculty enjoy more than 84,000 SF of space dedicated to cancer research.
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Welcome
Welcome to the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UF.
The Division is made up of 40 talented faculty members with diverse backgrounds and experience, all of whom share a common goal of providing excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. The Division is also home to 15 hematology and oncology fellows. Faculty within the Division of Hematology & Oncology specialize in the treatment of all types of cancers and hematologic (blood) disorders including solid tumor cancers, hematologic cancers, and non-cancerous hematologic disorders. Our faculty have expertise in all aspects of cancer care, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation. We are an important part of the UF Health Cancer Center, and our faculty work closely with clinical, laboratory, population science, and other research colleagues. In addition to working to prevent, detect, and treat cancer and blood disorders, the Division of Hematology & Oncology is dedicated to the education and training of the next generation of physician leaders in the field of hematology/oncology. We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about our Division.
Division of HEM Onc News
Merry Jennifer Markham, M.D., FACP, FASCO, named…
Merry Jennifer Markham, M.D., FACP, FASCO Merry Jennifer Markham, M.D., FACP, FASCO, a professor in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology…
UF Health Cancer Center at ASH 2024
UF Health at the American Society of Hematology 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition The UF Health Cancer Center will be well-represented at the…
Physician Spotlight: Bringing an Engineering…
Leighton Elliott, M.D. Hematology and Oncology Specialist A trained biomedical engineer, Leighton Elliott, MD, was 11 hours away on a mission…
UF Health Cancer Center Research News
Yoga program may reduce depression and anxiety in women with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A program that combines yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women…
UF Health Cancer Center rolls out mobile cancer screening vehicle
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to…
UF Health a Center of Excellence for rare neuroendocrine tumors
In recognition of providing the most advanced treatments for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors, as well as access to a coordinated team of experts, UF…
Groundbreaking canine cancer case highlights precision medicine at UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A young French bulldog’s battle with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer has broken new ground in veterinary oncology at the University…